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5. Electric traction operation: specific features
For lines operated with electric traction, the power supply is one of the major arguments in favor of operation. The specific functions required are :
regularity of supply regardless of traffic density;
resolving degraded situations leading to power supply interruptions on a given sector;
the safety of personnel and installations in the event of a fault or during maintenance operations;
informing drivers of special features.
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